GENERAL10 Sept 2026
Pakistan calls Makkah pact defensive alliance, rules out expansion
Pakistan now calls its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a purely defensive alliance, built mainly on deterrence. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, says an armed attack on one member counts as an attack on all three. Pakistan also ruled out any quick expansion, though the pact stays open to like-minded countries later.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah on August 7.
- The pact says an armed attack against any one of the three countries would be treated as an attack against all three.
- Pakistan's Foreign Office said expansion of the alliance is not on the cards right now.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business has trade, staff or contracts linked to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia or Turkiye, watch official government advisories and speak to your CA or legal advisor before taking on any large new commitment in the region.
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